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Baylor College of Medicine · 5 hours ago

Postdoctoral Associate - Metabolism

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Baylor College of Medicine, one of the top ranked medical schools in the country, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the lab of Dr. Sean Hartig to focus on metabolic regulation of gene expression. The role involves conducting experimental research, designing project phases, and publishing manuscripts related to energy balance mechanisms in preclinical obesity models.

EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical
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Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments
Conducts experimental research on endocrine and metabolic factors generated from adipose tissue that govern energy balance
Designs one or more specific phases of projects
Uses a combination of genetic mouse models, flow cytometry, and cell culture to explore fundamental mechanisms of energy balance in preclinical models of obesity
Publishes manuscripts as lead author
Evaluates and analyzes data
Establishes new research protocols and procedures
Summarizes research findings and publishes results in research journals
Publishes manuscripts as lead author
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Genetic mouse modelsFlow cytometryCell cultureMetabolismGene regulationResearch protocol developmentData analysisTeam collaborationTime managementMotivation

Required

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field
No experience required
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment

Preferred

Be highly motivated, well organized, manage time effectively, and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Company

Baylor College of Medicine

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Baylor College of Medicine, located in the Texas Medical Center, is a health sciences university located in Houston, Texas
dateFounded in 1900
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.bcm.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10.85M
Key Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-12-05Grant· $3.5M
2024-09-26Grant
2024-09-19Grant

Leadership Team

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Paul Klotman
President, CEO and Executive Dean
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